#EveryWoman: A call to protect human rights and uphold democratic principles
On the 1st Buhay at Babae forum Commission on Human Rights, Diliman, Quezon City October 5, 2016 Maraming maraming salamat po. Take your seats. Thank you so much, my favorite and best professor, my La Salle days in History Political Science. She was indeed my best professor, Professor Soc Reyes. Sa lahat po ng mga […]
Privilege Speech
Senate Session Hall September 20, 2016 Good afternoon everyone. Mr. President, my esteemed colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. I rise on a matter of personal and collective privilege on matters of public interest. First of all, congratulations are in order. Congratulations to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for his triumphant victory yesterday, and for making me […]
During the Resumption of the Senate Inquiry on the Spate of Extrajudicial Killings and Summary Executions
Opening Statement September 15, 2016 Muli, magandang umaga po sa lahat. Nakalipas po ang tatlong linggo mula nang simulan natin ang imbestigasyon sa mga karumal-dumal na patayan sa bansa. Sa tatlong linggo na iyon, lalong lumala ang patayan. Tila ba may hinahabol na quota ng kailangan patayin ang mga salarin. Sa pagdinig natin noong August […]
During the Resumption of the Senate Inquiry on the Spate of Extrajudicial Killings and Summary Executions
Opening Statement September 15, 2016 Muli, magandang umaga po sa lahat. Nakalipas po ang tatlong linggo mula nang simulan natin ang imbestigasyon sa mga karumal-dumal na patayan sa bansa. Sa tatlong linggo na iyon, lalong lumala ang patayan. Tila ba may hinahabol na quota ng kailangan patayin ang mga salarin. Sa pagdinig natin noong August […]
A Nation in Crisis: A Call to Speak up for the Truth
On the Rotary Club of Manila’s Weekly General Membership Meeting Manila Polo Club, Forbes Park, Makati City September 1, 2016 Thank you very much for those very warm and gracious words. I’d like to say that you’re one of the few who have publicly remember and acknowledge who the real Leila de Lima is and […]
Organizational Hearing of the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation
Opening Statement August 25, 2016 Magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. First of all, I would like to thank, of course, Senator Risa Hontiveros for being with us to discuss matters in connection with our shared goal— to strengthen the electoral reforms and enhance people’s participation which serve as bedrock principles of our freedom and […]
Organizational Hearing of the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation
Opening Statement August 25, 2016 Magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat. First of all, I would like to thank, of course, Senator Risa Hontiveros for being with us to discuss matters in connection with our shared goal— to strengthen the electoral reforms and enhance people’s participation which serve as bedrock principles of our freedom and […]
Strengthening Communities Toward Reliance to Disasters and Human Trafficking Prevention
On the Occasion of the Danajon Communities WATCH’s 1st Provincial Summit 2016 Hilongos, Leyte August 19, 2016 To Mayor Albert Villahermosa, Executive Director Aloysius Mariae Cañete, other officials and members of Danajon Communities WATCH, foreign consulates present, representatives from international and national non-government organizations, fellow workers in government, friends, participants, guests, ladies and gentlemen: A […]
Senate Flag Raising Ceremony
August 8, 2016 Maraming maraming salamat po, Director Chief Ricohermoso, Jr. Isang mapagpala at maulan na Lunes ng umaga po sa inyong lahat. At sa aking kapwa Bicolano at Bicolana, dios marhay na aga saindo gabos. Akala ko po, maka-cancel na ang ating flag raising ceremony kasi ganoon kami sa DOJ noon. Kapag maulan ay […]
On the Occasion of the Testimonial Dinner for the New Lawyers of the University of Pangasinan College of Law
University of Pangasinan August 5, 2016 Dean Albino and Atty. Gonzales, to other officials, Faculty and Students of the University of Pangasinan College of Law, to the new lawyers, and now our esteemed colleagues in the legal profession, friends, ladies and gentlemen: It is a great honor for me to speak before you here today […]